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Just Play Dead
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Martin Campbell. With Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, María Pedraza.
5.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to outmanoeuvre each other in a deadly battle of wits.
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5.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to out…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Just Play Dead.
MoviHero lists August 28, 2026 as the release date for Just Play Dead. Martin Campbell is the listed director. The listed cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Jack Wolfe, Eva Green as Nora Wolfe, María Pedraza as Bianca, Eoin Macken as Dani. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 28, 2026
GenresCrime · Thriller
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorMartin Campbell
CastSamuel L. Jackson as Jack Wolfe, Eva Green as Nora Wolfe, María Pedraza as Bianca, Eoin Macken as Dani
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Just Play Dead right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Just Play Dead runs 1h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.7/10 from 57 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJack WolfeJack Wolfe appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide otherBiancaBianca appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide otherChadChad appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide otherNora WolfeNora Wolfe appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide otherMiguelMiguel appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide otherDaniDani appears in Just Play Dead (2026).Open character guide
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